Dara...
After smashing the big rolling ball, I healed the wounded with life force transfer.
Even this feat of destroying a big metal ball more than 2 meters big in diameter bare handed is nothing before Demon King. Seriously, what's up with that. Damned cheat.
"D-dang, ya got even stronger...!?"
"Guy just pulverized that big ball with his fist!? He's a real monster!"
Why must I get called a monster by the people I saved.
Heck, at least say your thanks.
"...I shouldn't have bothered."
"Sorry about that, I'mma rake these dumbarses over the coals later. Hope you can overlook us..."
Oho? The blond leader is surprisingly decent.
Wait, no he's looking at me with frightened eyes. Why.
"...I gotta apologize for what we did half a year ago. I looked real pathetic back then clinging on a dainty girl like that."
"We're strong now! We're gonna pay you and that bitch back!"
"We ain't gonna lose you on level! All of us got to Intermediate Job!"
"We ain't been leveling 'erry day till we dropped dead for nuthin'! Ya ready to cry!?"
"Quit that, you're making fools outta yerselves dangit! Don't ya guys realize we got no chance against him even if we ganged up!"
These mohawk guys flaunted their power trying to be competitive with me.
And then there's Darasomething trying to stop them... Guy must have it hard every day.
Hm, but it's true they're all over Lv25.
The leader especially, I think he was around Lv10 back then, he's leveled up to 32 now.
Normally, it takes a month just to raise your level by one, gaining more than 20 in just half a year is honestly an incredible feat.
Well, our girls' pace is even weirder though. Like Hiyoko who gained 55 levels in around 3-4 months.
"Why are you guys dungeon diving? Won't hunting down magic beasts in their territory better since you can strip off their mats and all."
"There was a huge battle at the capital a few days ago, y'see. Heard the culprit of that mess got the king killed. The castle's been turned into a pile of rubble too they said."
"The Royal Castle's supposed ta' have super strict security no ordinary magic beast coulda even stepped inside, yet it fell apart just like that. That in mind, we can't keep goin' on with our crap equipment."
"But there ain't no way to get good stuff cuz those Anti-Demon Army folk bought errythin' up. No choice but to go get 'em ourselves."
...Ah, figured the king didn't survive.
Wonder what's gonna happen to this country now. Things are gonna be in mayhem for a while.
<<As the next king has been chosen, it is estimated that the commotion will be managed to a minimum.>>
Eh, is that something that can be easily decided?
<<The king had known his demise in advance due to the 'Oracle' Skill his close aide possesses. During the capital defense battle, all the personnel inside the castle were criminal slaves camouflaged to look like castle staff, thus, the majority of the kingdom's top brass is safe.>>
Wha? ...Eh, so you're saying the king knew he would die that day?
Heck, I had no idea people with Oracle Skill can see the future.
<<Affirmative. The Skill is only usable to those with Holiness-affiliated Job and may very rarely activates by itself to reveal a major incoming disaster in advance and prevent chaos.>>
...And so the king who knew there was no saving him decided to pull a wool over Demon King's eyes.
Normally, you'd think he'd set up a body double and save himself while leaving everybody to their fate.
<<The moment Demon King had set his eyes on the king, escaping from Demon King's clutch is a difficult proposition. As such, it is estimated the king made the choice to minimize damage.>>
But can't he like, go out of town... Though the king being alone outside is gonna invite trouble in itself.
At worst, their goal could change from killing the king to taking him hostage, turning the situation even graver. I guess that was for the best...?
No, wait? Can't he aim for Floor 21 like me, that should have got him out of Demon King's reach...
<<Unless one is on the level of Kajikawa Hikaru, Sword King, or Archmage, they will die from traps or magic beasts before they arrive at Floor 21 in all likelihood. The reason Almatina's group was not informed on Kajikawa Hikaru's location is to prevent them from accompanying as well.>>
Eeh... Is the road ahead that risky...?
So wait, the reason Alma couldn't be here isn't Demon King, but the dungeon itself.
"...What's wrong? Why you clammed up."
"...Ah no, I still can't process the king's passing..."
"Ah... Well yeah, it is a shocking news."
<TLN: Catch the latest updates and edits at Sousetsuka .com >
Oh crap, I got lost in thought talking to Menu.
...I must have looked like an unstable individual who suddenly switched off in the middle of a conversation. Gotta take care.
"By the way, what's going on with Almatina? Aren't you with her?"
"Hahaha! She musta hated being with this old fart and left him--"
"Aa?"
"Hi, hiiieeee!!? I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm just joking, please don't kill me, forgive meeeee!!"
"Nock, yer' way outta the line..."
"Yer' dumbarse gets no meal for a while as your punishment! Get yer head outta yer arse for once!"
"N-no way...!"
I intimidated the super rude baldie with a super cold voice on reflex.
The effects of the vast gap in our Attributes as well as 'Great King of Fear' Title combined into an overwhelming pressure on the guy, he made a sliding kowtow while apologizing.
"...A certain circumstance forced us to act independently for now. It's a bit too early for the girls to dive deep in here."
"Y-yeah? You plannin' to loot dungeon items and equipment too?"
"Sort of, yeah."
That is one of my goals indeed.
I can give powerful equipment I find to Alma and the rest to power them up too.
Would love to bring back a 'Usable Bug' on Floor 21 and below if possible. Let's see.
I parted ways with Darasomething group at the Floor 5's escape portal.
Apparently they had been dungeon diving for quite some time, they nabbed plenty of loot.
But man, they really did get strong.
They were nothing more than a bunch of idiots the last time I saw them. People do change huh... Them mentioning something about waitress as they left kinda bugs me a bit though.
Now then, from this floor on, the magic beasts are all Lv30 at least.
It's still nothing to me but I can't let my guard down.
Floor 15 is especially dangerous it seems.
From there on, it takes a day just to clear one floor or something... I'm gonna hit the time limit if I keep playing around.
But the rewards should be quite handsome as well. Darasomething mentioned how they got lots of cool equipment on Floor 4, which should be even better below.
Oh, speak of the devil, found me a treasure chest. Wonder what's inside? Open up.
It's a green acorn-like bean.
....I'm good with beans. Please gimme something decent already...
Author's Note:
It's not that Reina wasn't worried (about Kajikawa), but Alma's terrible state was more urgent.
Or perhaps, she unconsciously knew that he was fine.
As for the parents inviting Aizawa, they were grasping at straws trying to cheer Alma up. And they heard about their heated fight during the semifinal... They didn't actually have much expectations on him (；´Д｀)
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